Spiral Bound Documentary Highlights Arts Education

On Tuesday, September 9, Charlotte’s Arts & Science Council will present the world premiere of Spiral Bound, a “documentary about the unlikely union of eight creative high school students from a youth development program and a group of liberal arts college students over the course of one summer.”

Together, these education activists are seeking social justice not only in the public school system but also in the higher education arena. On this journey, both groups learn the power of the arts in giving a voice to those who need it the most, including themselves. From the inner city streets of Charlotte and the quaint college town of Davidson to the bustling steps of the US Capitol, these young people stand together to change the face of education through their courageous narratives.

Per the Arts & Science Council, the documentary asks why our education system fails to reach some of the most at-risk children in our education system and offers arts education as a solution for helping those children find success personally and in the classroom. Arts education provides opportunities for students to find their passion and strive for improvement and growth. It helps develop creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. And it is disappearing from our public schools.